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en-usCopyright 2012, DataSphereSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:01:48 PSTSun, 15 Sep 2019 04:01:48 PSTLocal NewsDataSphere30Archaeology of Joshua Tree National Park Fall 2019http://events.kesq.com/Archaeology_of_Joshua_Tree_National_Park_Fall_2019/340970064.html
http://events.kesq.com/Archaeology_of_Joshua_Tree_National_Park_Fall_2019/340970064.htmlSat, 26 Oct 2019 09:00:00Discover the ancient peoples who were defined by the arid landscape of what is now Joshua Tree National Park. Daniel McCarthy will discuss how archaeologists study human culture through material remains and environmental landscapes. The class will begin with an archaeological overview including an exclusive visit to see the artifacts and archival collections at Joshua Tree National Park’s Research Museum. The field sessions will focus on the prehistoric and historic peoples who lived in this area and will provide studens with new insights into the park's cultural heritage. Download the course outline: Archaeology of Joshua Tree National Park Fall 2019 Hike Level: Easy (Fitness Levels) If you are a member of JTNPA you will get a $10 discount off every Desert Institute class. If you are not a member you can become one here. Before registering, please take the time to review our General Class Information and download the Enrollment Attachments, that contain pertinent information about your class and Joshua Tree National Park. Camping reservations must be made through recreation.gov Please print and fill out the PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT. You can bring the completed form to the class. Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, notify us at least seven days prior to the start of the course and we will process your request minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds, transfers, or credits will be granted if cancellation occurs within the seven day period. Please note that we cannot make any exceptions to this refund policy for any reason, including but not limited to medical reasons, illness, travel delays, personal situations, emergencies, or weather. This program depends on registration for its funding. While inconvenient, please understand that this policy enables us to sustain our programs even with last minute cancellations. NPS Photo: Hannah SchwalbeBiological Soil Crusts of Joshua Tree National Park Fall 2019 (Biology x412.28 1 unit)http://events.kesq.com/Biological_Soil_Crusts_of_Joshua_Tree_National_Park_Fall_2019_Biology_x412_28_1_unit_/340785518.html
http://events.kesq.com/Biological_Soil_Crusts_of_Joshua_Tree_National_Park_Fall_2019_Biology_x412_28_1_unit_/340785518.htmlSat, 23 Nov 2019 09:00:00The desert floor may look like dirt and rocks but it is full of living small and microscopic organisms vital to the park’s ecosystem. Many of these organisms live in biologically active soil crusts that cover the first inch of the desert soil surface. In this field class Nicole Pietrasiak will introduce crypto-biotic soil crusts with an emphasis on soil algae, lichens, and mosses. Participants will study the secret life of these microscopic organisms as they demystify this thin layer of soil. Nicole will discuss the components of crusts such as cyanobacteria (one of the oldest known life forms on earth), green algae, diatoms, bacteria, fungi, and lichens. Theresa Clark will discuss arid land moss survival. The instructors will also discuss why these organisms are important to biodiversity and ecological function in arid lands. During the lab session, participants will see the biodiversity of the park’s crusts up close through two different types of microscopes. On the second day, the class will go into the field to identify and assess the condition of several types of algal, moss and lichen soil crust communities found in JTNP. Download the course outline: Biological Soil Crusts of JTNP If you are a member of JTNPA you will get a $10 discount off every Desert Institute class. If you are not a member you can become one here. Before registering, please take the time to review our General Class Information and download the Enrollment Attachments, that contain pertinent information about your class and Joshua Tree National Park. Camping reservations must be made through recreation.gov Please print and fill out the PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT. You can bring the completed form to the class. Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, notify us at least seven days prior to the start of the course and we will process your request minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds, transfers, or credits will be granted if cancellation occurs within the seven day period. Please note...